Motala pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Motala is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Motala's tree pollen comes mainly from pine, birch, and oak growing in parks and along residential streets rather than the compact centre. The countryside bordering Lake Vättern's eastern shore is a reliable source of grass and crop pollen through the warmer months. Canal-era industry and tourism plays little role in vegetation-driven pollen here, which is shaped instead by the surrounding countryside.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Motala right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Motala are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Motala tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Motala will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Motala this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Motala?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Motala. willow, hazel, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Motala?
In Motala, alder gets the pollen season underway in February, with birch building to its main peak by May. Once birch fades, grass pollen sustains elevated counts through most of the early summer. How Lake Vättern's eastern shore interacts with prevailing winds is a recurring factor behind day-to-day pollen variability here. What keeps the season going into August here is largely the surrounding pine forest and open agricultural land.
How often is the Motala pollen forecast updated?

The Motala pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Motala come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Motala based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Motala, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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